The work of diagnostic medical sonographers involves the creation of ultrasonographic recordings for diagnostic purposes. These individuals position and prepare patients for ultrasound testing, clean and apply gel to the areas being examined, and create the actual recordings for physician use. They may select which images to show to physicians by determining the difference between normal and affected tissues, and may chart factors such as blood flow, size, shape and compositions of organs, tissues or bodily masses, and may choose to extend the scope of an exam based on findings. These personnel are also required to create and maintain medical records for patients. Some college training is required for this profession, and the majority of diagnostic medical sonographers also have Associate's or Bachelor's degrees.

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer can get salaries in a range of 48000 to 72000 depending on experience and domain knowledge. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers usually get average salaries of Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred dollars per year.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are paid most highly in Massachusetts, which has an average salary rate of close to $78460. People in this category of job have the highest average potential salary in Educational Services, where they get job pay of $72650.